The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Zheng Xun's tone was kind and considerate, but Yu Rong knew that she had to make a choice.

She could refuse, but from then on, she would gradually drift apart from His Highness and might even lose her position as a confidante. The advantage was that she could live a peaceful life as a craftswoman, receiving a generous salary and occasional rewards.

She could either agree, but that would lead her down an unknown path completely different from what she had envisioned.

She is a person who likes stability.

Because of her young age, others always took extra care of her, so she rarely suffered any hardship.

Therefore, she was also the least ambitious member of the team.

Logically, she should have chosen the first one.

But she did not make a hasty decision.

At this moment, she suddenly thought of Lü Mengying.

If Mengying were here, she would definitely not speak, but calmly watch her.

But Yu Rong's restless heart gradually calmed down through such imagination.

"Your Highness, I'll go."

She, Yu Rong, is Lü Mengying's younger sister, so she has nothing to be afraid of.

Yu Rong kept a straight face and said seriously, "I can."

The other members of the Azure Dragon Guard squad all had their own goals.

The higher they climb, the greater their achievements will be.

She didn't want to be left behind, watching their backs as they walked away.

They are meant to walk side by side!

Zheng Xun asked her again to confirm, "Have you decided?"

"It's decided, Your Highness."

Yu Rong tried her best to make her expression and tone serious, so as to prove that she was not just saying it casually.

Once she's made up her mind, she's determined to do it, and she won't regret it no matter what the outcome.

"Alright, I will write back to the capital and have someone prepare your official seal and guards. From now on, you will be a female official of the Great Yong Dynasty. Remember, always put the people first, never abuse your power, never be arrogant or conceited, never be negligent in matters of state, and always be cautious in matters of criminal law..."

Zheng Xun gave many instructions.

Yu Rong didn't mind her nagging and wrote it down word by word.

After Zheng Xun finished speaking, Yu Rong immediately said, "I will first go and find some people from Xizhou to learn some of their local dialect. Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely make sure that Xizhou is integrated into the Central Plains culture in my lifetime."

This was precisely one of Zheng Xun's objectives.

It seems she made the right choice.

"I believe you."

Yu Rong, having received her affirmation, solemnly took her leave to prepare.

After seeing her off, Zheng Xun began dealing with some long-standing unresolved cases in Xizhou.

These should have been sent to the capital, but the round trip would have taken too long, so Zheng Xun took care of what he could.

After confirming that Wurisu had entered the Red Eagle Army's encirclement, she packed her bags and, with Zheng Shi in tow, went to inspect the water conservancy projects in Xizhou.

The water conservancy work in Xizhou was overseen by Lu Yuandao's youngest apprentice.

This man was better at maintaining the status quo than exploring new frontiers, relying entirely on Lu Yuandao to travel back and forth between the north and south.

Lu Yuandao wasn't made of iron; his body couldn't take it for long.

Zheng Xun felt sorry for his talented son, so he first sent him a doctor, then a cook, maids, and guards, arranging everything in place.

When we come across talented people in this field, we often send them to her side, just to help her out.

However, truly skilled individuals are scarce.

In the end, only one that was neither good nor bad could be chosen as a temporary replacement.

Zheng Xun's trip there wasn't to offer any guidance; it was purely because Xizhou was far from the emperor's reach, and he wanted to keep those cunning and unruly villains in check.

She didn't plan to leave for long, so she only left a letter for Jianyang.

Zhang Dairong avoided Lü Mengying and asked worriedly, "Is Your Highness angry because we didn't let her go to the battlefield?"

"Do you think everyone is like you?" Jianyang glared at her, annoyed.

The next moment, as if she had thought of some good news, she couldn't help but smile.

Looking at her smile, Zhang Dairong had a guess that he thought was reasonable: "General! Do you have some dissatisfaction with Her Highness the Crown Princess?"

Jianyang kicked her irritably: "What kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day long?"

"Then why was Her Highness so happy to leave you?"

"You don't understand, I'm happy because Yuanjia is being considerate of me."

Yuan Jia's abilities are widely known.

Therefore, if she were here, the Red Eagle Army would definitely lose some of its glory to her.

Just as she said at the beginning.

The Red Eagle Army chose Xizhou to ensure that this battle would be a resounding success, leaving no room for doubt about their achievements.

Therefore, Yuan Jia was also trying her best to prevent some people from attributing the Red Eagle Army's achievements to her.

This couldn't be more thorough.

Zhang Dairong suddenly realized: "We can't let Her Highness down."

Jianyang nodded and added, "If you ever have such questions again, always remember to prioritize Yuanjia's interests."

The Red Eagle Army is not only her Red Eagle Army, but also the Red Eagle Army of Dayong and its people.

While having the Red Eagle Army as her private army would certainly bring her more prestige and glory, it was an army she had personally trained, and she knew that becoming part of the Dayong army would broaden their future prospects.

Therefore, she must not let them put the cart before the horse.

Although Zhang Dairong didn't understand why, she still nodded in agreement.

“Let’s go,” Jianyang said without further ado, “Let’s go and meet Wurisu.”

Urisu was particularly cautious this time, perhaps because Mo Sheng had said something to him.

Fortunately, Wu Risu and Mo Sheng do not trust each other, and Wu Risu is cautious but only to a limited extent.

After patiently lying in wait for so long, the fish finally took the bait, and it was time to haul in the net.

At a command, the Red Eagle Army, which had been lying in ambush, launched an attack.

The Brown Kingdom's army was caught off guard.

"General! There's an ambush!"

By the time Ursus realized what was happening and tried to evacuate, it was too late.

He could only grit his teeth and say, "What are you afraid of? Are we, a bunch of strong men, afraid of a bunch of women? Keep attacking!"

Urisu's soldiers, like him, had a bold and unrestrained style.

In the past, most of the wars they won were victories achieved with overwhelming force.

Therefore, no one refuted Urisu.

Or perhaps, they genuinely agree with what Urisu said.

But their ideas did not slow down the Red Eagles' offensive.

Yes, not everyone is suited for martial arts.

Before entering the military camp, only a few Red Eagle soldiers were strong enough to match the strength of men.

But Jianyang had a strong competitive spirit, and he went to great lengths during training.

The Red Eagle Army's mess hall served top-notch food.

Because some girls had suffered too much and had poor health, Jianyang's people put in a lot of effort to help them recover as quickly as possible.

They had taken care of everything meticulously and attentively for a long time, all for the sake of today's dragon roar.

The Brown Countrymen were unlucky; once they actually faced the Red Eagle Army, they discovered that it was nothing like what they had imagined.

They are just as fierce in a fight as they are in a fight.

He even has a fearless spirit.

Even the most powerful army, when faced with a desperate enemy, must hesitate and deliberate carefully.

Moreover, the Red Eagle Army was not weak to begin with.

They are young, agile, and flexible; every muscle in their bodies is the result of years of hard training.